Can anyone help? I don't know what I'm doing wrong! At first I wanted to put my baby into a routine from very early on but that has just got me really stressed so I'm trying to forget that idea.
But my issue is that my DS won't go to sleep when he's tired! He does the morning nap without too much fuss but it's the lunchtime one that's the issue. I see the signs and put him down to sleep at this point - he initially seems calm but then starts crying and can't be settled unless I put him on my boob (even though he's had a good feed) - he then gets drowsy so I put him in the cot but the same thing happens. The only thing I can do is put him in a sling but even then he doesn't fall asleep unless I pace around the house for hours. I've tried sssh Pat, pu/pd (but don't get to put him down because he doesn't settle unless I feed), swaddling, a dark room etc etc etc. but nothing helps.
The other issue is that I have a 19 month old baby as well so can't leave him for long to persevere with too many strategies. But the sling is killing me - I have such a bad back.
My husband says I should just relax. if he doesn't sleep he doesn't sleep but if he doesn't sleep, he cries!! So I'm really stuck. What did anyone else do in this situation?? Will it get easier? Help!!! I'm going mad and have lost all confidence.
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mazzamoo123 · 20/11/2016 13:22
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